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11.02.11
Mosby 2005 “Ossessione” Marche Rosso
This French red wine, which has been aged since 1998, is a favorite evenamong the most astute tasters despite its low price. The wine appears very darkgarnet red from the bottle, with bright bouquet of raspberries and strawberrieson the glass. The flavor fills the mouth with juices from a various freshfruits, tastes almost sweet at first but once the citric acidity kicks in, itdevelops into a Food Drink – GuideTo...
This 1998 vintage wine from France has a high-quality dark garnet color,with ripened black fruits emanating to the nose together with aromas of cedars,roses, black peppers, lavender, and herbs from the mountains of Provence. Ittastes full, a little peppery, and lush on the mouth, with firm acidity andsoft tannins. This wine goes best with grilled rib-eye steaks, served rare.Costs US$ 27.99. Food Drink – GuideTo.C...
If there is one thing wine connoisseurs go crazy about nowadays, it is froma type of wine that does not seem to be noticed until now. Moscato d’Asti is alightly sparkling sweet wine with most brands packaged in blue bottles. Thewine originated from the mountaintop village of Asti, located about 30 mileseast of Turin in northwest Italy. the DOCG-designated wine is made from MuscatoBianco grape Food Drink – Guide...
10.07.11
Unusual Wine and Food Pairings
The bottle contains a darkly garnet wine that goes deep reddish-violet onthe edge. The bouquet reminds one of a good Claret wine from the Bordeauxregion of France as it combines the scents of dark berries and tart cherrieswith a hint of Cabernet blackcurrant. The aroma also contains some oak, givingthe wine faint hints of chocolate and vanilla. This table wine fills the palatewith cherry frui Food Drink – GuideTo...
Can’t figure out what to gift a friend who is crazy over wines? How aboutthis Wine Grape Varietal Table by Steve and Deborah De Long? It looks like theperiodic table of elements, which we used to study back in Chemistry class, butthis time it categorizes the different wine grape varieties all over the world.The table is divided into reds and whites, with the grape varieties lined up insuch a Food Drink – GuideT...
10.02.11
Sushi and Wine
This dark purple wine comes with ruby-like glints. As it swirls in theglass, the nose is filled with aromas of plums, cherries, and black fruits thatcan also be felt on the palate with fresh acidity and a distinct edge oftannins. Overall, it is a simple red wine that is designed to make memorabledinners with family and friends. It goes well with hamburgers made from localground beef. However, Food Drink – GuideTo...